Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is chef Emeril Lagasse’s catchphrase?"
...Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s famous catchphrase, “Bam!” dates back to the mid-90s when he was hosting “Essence of Emeril.” At the time, he was taping about eight shows a day. The crew was struggling to stay awake in the afternoons, so he added in the high-energy exclamation to help keep them awake.